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SWK 315 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation
Credit(s): 3
Study of the history, philosophy, structure and function of social welfare policy and legislation. Emphasis on the survey of social welfare services and issues related to social and economic justice.
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SWK 325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II
Credit(s): 3
Study of the dynamic interaction of people and their environments, and assessment of social functioning in regard to the interrelationship of people and environments. Emphasis on the concepts of crisis, coping, adaptation and the development of problems in social functioning societies, organizations and larger systems.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 215 , SWK 225
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SWK 333 - Generalist Social Work with Small Groups
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to group formation, development, maintenance and change/dissolution.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 137 and SWK 225 , or consent of program director
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SWK 340 - Organizations and Communities: Structures and Functions
Credit(s): 3
Introduction of communities and organizations as contexts for the helping profession.
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SWK 350 - Generalist Practice I
Credit(s): 3
Acquisition and application of social work knowledge, values and skills of the generalist problem-solving model to professionals helping relationships with all systems, emphasizing individuals, families and small groups.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 378 , SWK 325 , SWK 333
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SWK 355 - Children’s Services
Credit(s): 3
Overview of social services for children using the dual perspective of intervention and social service delivery. Within the context of differential assessment and available social service programs, an examination of direct services to and interventions with children and their families.
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SWK 372 - Social Work Evaluation and Statistics
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to statistical methods relevant to evidence-based social work practice and evaluation. You will learn how to select, calculate and interpret appropriate statistics applicable to common data analysis situations related to generalist social work practice. You will also develop your knowledge and skills related to the latest version of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). This course serves as the foundation for advanced social work research courses, including SWK 455 .
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SWK 373 - Social Work Applied Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research methods with an emphasis on social work. Students will learn about basic quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application to social work practice. This course serves as the foundation for advanced social work research courses, including SWK 455 : Research Practicum.
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SWK 415 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Policy and legislation analysis in generalist social work practice with emphasis on issues related to social and economic justice.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 315
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SWK 425 - Multicultural Social Work
Credit(s): 3
Study of the manner in which cultural diversity, ethnic diversity and oppression influence assessment, planning and intervention in social work.
Consent: Non-majors: consent of program director.
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SWK 450 - Generalist Practice II
Credit(s): 3
Acquisition and application of social work knowledge, values and skills of the generalist problem-solving model to the professional helping relationships with all systems emphasizing organizations and communities.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 379 , SWK 350
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SWK 455 - Research Practicum
Credit(s): 3
Application of social work knowledge and basic principles of social research to generalist social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 378 , SOC 379
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SWK 470 - Social Work Practicum I
Credit(s): 6
Direct provision of professional services in individual field placements involving participation and supervision in community social service agencies. Emphasis on generalist social work practice. Supervision provided by professional social workers. Course requires 16 hours of supervised field experience per week and practicum seminar attendance.
Concurrently: Cannot be taken concurrently with SWK 450 . Consent: Consent of program director required.
Course Fee: Course fee $50 to $150. Field placement fee $50
Prerequisite(s): SWK 350 , SWK 415 , SWK 450
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SWK 475 - Social Work Internship
Credit(s): 1-3
Advanced field experience for select students. Course eligibility: (1) completion of SWK 470 , SWK 480 and SWK 490 , or consent of the program director; (2) written application obtained from and submitted to the field coordinator.
Course Fee: Course fee $30. Field placement fee $15.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 450 , SWK 470 , SWK 480 , SWK 490
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SWK 480 - Social Work Practicum II
Credit(s): 6
Direct provision of professional services in individual field placements involving participation and supervision in community social service agencies. Emphasis on generalist social work practice. Supervision provided by professional social workers. Course requires 16 hours of supervised field experience per week and practicum seminar attendance.
Concurrently: Cannot be taken concurrently with SWK 450 . Consent: Consent of program director is required.
Course Fee: Course fee $50 to $150. Field placement fee $50.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 415 , SWK 450
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SWK 485 - Topics in Social Work
Credit(s): 3
Selected topics of current interest.
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours as topics vary. (a) Selected Social Service Organizations (b) Selected Client Groups (c) Selected Social Services 490.
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SWK 490 - Practicum-Related Seminar
Credit(s): 2
Analysis and evaluation of the field experience with the field coordinator, including administrative issues related to the practicum, discussion of the student’s progress, practicum assignments or requirements, and resolution of problems related to the field setting.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 415 , SWK 450
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SWK 495 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-5
Special interest areas for individuals or tutorial groups.
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Sociology |
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SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology
Credit(s): 3
General examination of culture, socialization, roles, values, social inequalities, population, social institutions and social change.
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SOC 139 - Race and Ethnic Relations
Credit(s): 3
How minorities are created, their objectives, current status, the development of racism and how discrimination and prejudice may be diminished.
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SOC 253 - Society and Identity
Credit(s): 3
The individual as affected by other people: self-identity, interpersonal relationships, interpersonal attraction, reference group, attitudes, values, leadership, aggression, conflict and love.
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SOC 305 - Sociology of Death and Dying
Credit(s): 3
Sociological approach exploring how the American culture as a society deals with illness, dying and death.
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SOC 310 - Professional Seminar
Credit(s): 1-3
For department majors/minors. Students develop lifelong learning plans, personalized career plans and civic-engagement plans that capitalize on knowledge and skills acquired as sociology majors and minors. Course includes learning styles, graduate and professional school opportunities, career investigation, résumé building, job-search skills, and community involvement opportunities and obligations.
Prerequisite(s): 30 hours of college credit
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SOC 311 - Professional Seminar - Level 2
Credit(s): 1
Seminar for department majors that emphasizes preparation for careers in sociology, anthropology, gerontology, and geography.
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SOC 312 - Professional Seminar - Level 3
Credit(s): 1
Seminar for department majors that emphasizes finalizing undergraduate portfolios and updating career, civic engagement, and life-long learning plans
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SOC 330 - Sociology of Gender
Credit(s): 3
Impact of gender stratification and gender roles on attitudes and behavior of women and men in everyday life.
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SOC 331 - Medical Sociology
Credit(s): 3
Study of the sociological aspects of the delivery of health services.
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SOC 335 - Marriage and Family Life
Credit(s): 3
Dating, mate selection, sexual adjustment, communication, in-laws, parenthood, divorce and remarriage. Suggested background SOC 137 .
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SOC 338 - Social Problems
Credit(s): 3
Study of societal problems stemming from conflicts in values and beliefs, as well as emerging issues. Topics range from family instability to aging, environment, health, war, crime, minorities, poverty and drug abuse. Conflicting views are presented.
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SOC 341 - Sociology of Religion
Credit(s): 3
Social meaning, mysticism and morality in American society. Suggested background SOC 137 .
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SOC 351 - Globalization
Credit(s): 3
International stratification, U.S. stratification in a global context, the causes and consequences of globalization. Suggested background SOC 137 .
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SOC 353 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credit(s): 3
Extent and causes of juvenile delinquency and how the juvenile justice process works. Suggested background SOC 137 .
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SOC 354 - Criminology
Credit(s): 3
Definition of crime, types of crimes, crime statistics, crime causation and crime policy. Suggested background SOC 137 .
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SOC 357 - Global Demography
Credit(s): 3
Causes and consequences of population growth and decline; dynamics of fertility, migration and mortality; population patterns globally with particular attention to the U.S. and select foreign countries.
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SOC 362 - Work in the 21st Century
Credit(s): 3
Changes in the organization of work; description of current U.S. labor force; work in a global economy; discrimination based on gender, race, age; occupational change.
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SOC 363 - Sociology of Sport, Recreation and Leisure
Credit(s): 3
Cultural and social basis of leisure and recreation.
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SOC 370 - Social Gerontology
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of age, aging and intergenerational relationships in modern society.
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SOC 378 - Methods in Social Research
Credit(s): 3
Basic principles of social research: formulation of research problem, design, sampling, measurement and data collection.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing
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SOC 379 - Data Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Study of the fundamentals of statistical analysis. Examination of univariate, bivariate and selected multivariate statistical techniques using statistical software.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of MTH
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SOC 400 - Internship in Gerontology or Sociology
Credit(s): 3-6
Nine to eighteen required hours of field instruction per week.
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 370 or 90 hours of college credit
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SOC 430 - Aging and Generational Relations
Credit(s): 3
Survey of the needs of older adults at the community level, social policy on aging and the nature of intergenerational relationships.
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SOC 466 - Environmental Sociology
Credit(s): 3
The natural environment provides the most important foundation for human societies. Environmental resources supply not only the energy and materials needed for human activities but also the sinks for the waste produced by those activities. The focus of this course is the human relationship to the environment, an overview of human-caused environmental problems and the public response to these problems.
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SOC 470 - Sociology of Everyday Life
Credit(s): 3
Sociological analysis of everyday life and the social construction of reality. Exploration of the social phenomenology of Alfred Schutz.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 137
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SOC 471 - The Development of Sociological Theory
Credit(s): 3
Historical overview of classical sociological theorists.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 137
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SOC 472 - Modern Social Thought
Credit(s): 3
Foundations of social life in a rapidly changing society. Discussion of the relationship between society and people from different theoretical perspectives. Writing enhanced.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 137
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SOC 473 - Women of Color
Credit(s): 3
This course adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the exploration of the experiences of women of color in the United States. Readings, discussions, and writing assignments focus on indigenous/feminist/ethnic issues directly related to conflict, racism, personal agency, survival, resistance, intervention, and transformation. Topics are contained in diverse texts that include novels, letters, essays, poetry, and film that include feminist theories, cultures, and biographies of notable women of color.
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SOC 475 - Independent Studies in Sociology
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students.
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of seven hours credit. Consent: Consent of department chair required.
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SOC 477 - Topics in Sociology
Credit(s): 1-3
In-depth sociological study of selected topics.
Repeated: May be repeated for maximum credit of 15 hours.
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SOC 495 - Sociology Capstone
Credit(s): 3
Culminating experience for sociology majors. Application of sociological theory and methods.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 378 or ANT 440 or ANT 441 or SOC 379 or SOC 471
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SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I
Credit(s): 3
Introductory study of Spanish language and Hispanic culture with speaking, listening, reading and writing practice.
Course Fee: Course fee $35.
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SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II
Credit(s): 3
Continued development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills.
Course Fee: Course fee $35.
Prerequisite(s): C in SPA 131 or equivalent
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SPA 231 - Intermediate Spanish
Credit(s): 3
Continued development of oral expression and listening comprehension with increased emphasis on reading and writing skills.
Course Fee: Course fee $35.
Prerequisite(s): C in SPA 132 or equivalent
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SPA 232 - Intermediate Spanish
Credit(s): 3
Development of interactive conversational skills with progress toward a more academic style of speaking. Review of grammatical structures of Spanish, enrichment of active vocabulary and understanding of different levels of formality of spoken Spanish. For non-native speakers of Spanish only.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 231 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher
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SPA 235 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation
Credit(s): 3
Development of interactive conversational skills with progress toward a more academic style of speaking. Review of grammatical structures of Spanish, enrichment of active vocabulary and understanding of different levels of formality of spoken Spanish. For non-native speakers of Spanish only.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 231 or the equivalent with a grade of C or higher
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SPA 242 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Credit(s): 3
Development of oral and literacy skills with emphasis on academic discourse and understanding of different levels of formality of Spanish. For native and heritage speakers of Spanish.
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SPA 250 - Intermediate Study Abroad Spanish
Credit(s): 3-6
Prerequisite(s): C in SPA 231 or the equivalent
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SPA 303 - Advanced Composition and Grammar
Credit(s): 3
Development of the reading and composition skills necessary for advanced Spanish coursework.
Prerequisite(s): C or higher in SPA 232 or SPA 242 or equivalent
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SPA 304 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to basic concepts of literature (genre, movements, theory) and literary analysis through a selection of Peninsular and Latin-American classics.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 303 or taken concurrently
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SPA 305 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Credit(s): 3
A survey of various fields of Spanish linguistics, including morphology, syntax, phonetics and phonology, socio-linguistics, and dialectology.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 232 or equivalent
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SPA 310 - Spanish Phonetics
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the study of Spanish phonetics and phonology. Thorough review of the principles of Spanish pronunciation with extensive oral practice.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 232 or SPA 242 or equivalent
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SPA 330 - History of Latin American Culture
Credit(s): 3
Overview of Latin American history with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 303 or taken concurrently
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SPA 335 - Advanced Oral Skills in Spanish
Credit(s): 3
Development of speaking and listening skills aimed at a high level of oral proficiency. Emphasis on academic and persuasive discourse, analysis of cultural topics and public speaking.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 235 or SPA 242
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SPA 340 - History of Spanish Culture
Credit(s): 3
Overview of the history of Spain with emphasis on political, social, artistic and cultural trends.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 303 or taken concurrently
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SPA 350 - Advanced Study Abroad-Spanish
Credit(s): 3-6
Repeated: This course may be repeated in a different study-abroad program.
Prerequisite(s): C in SPA 232 or the equivalent
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SPA 360 - Spanish for the Professions
Credit(s): 3
Development of interactional and presentational skills within the context of the professional workplace. In addition to expanding workplace and career-specific vocabulary, students will learn about cultural protocol in the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 303 and SPA 335 or taken concurrently
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SPA 409 - Hispanic Culture and Literature in the United States
Credit(s): 3
Study of the Hispanic presence in the United States, examining the historical, political, linguistic and literary evolution of major Hispanic groups.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours advanced Spanish (SPA 303 and SPA 304 or SPA 330 )
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SPA 420 - Introduction to Spanish Translation
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the history, principles, theory, and practice of written translation of academic documents, consumer-oriented texts, scientific and technical texts, material for the medical profession, legal firms, financial organizations, literary publications, and the web. Emphasis placed on the practice of Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation in a variety of prose styles.
Consent: Consent of department head required.
Prerequisite(s): Spanish and English proficiency demonstrated by departmental proficiency exam or SPA 303
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SPA 430 - Community Interpreting
Credit(s): 3
Applied practice in oral translating. Examines the profession of interpreting, including employment opportunities, the role of the interpreter, skills, aptitutes, and ethical considerations. Includes an overview of sight, bilateral, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation in areas such as legal, medical, business, and community settings.
Consent: Consent of department head required.
Prerequisite(s): Spanish and English proficiency demonstrated by departmental proficiency exam or SPA 303 and consent of department head.
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SPA 433 - Special Studies in Language and Linguistics
Credit(s): 3
Advanced studies in Spanish language.
Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours advanced Spanish, including SPA 305 or SPA 310 or permission of the department
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SPA 435 - Special Studies in Latin America
Credit(s): 3
Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Latin America. Variable topics.
Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 304 and SPA 330
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SPA 445 - Special Studies in Peninsular Literature and Civilization
Credit(s): 3
Advanced studies in the literature and civilization of Spain. Variable topics.
Repeated: May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 304 and SPA 340
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SPA 460 - Spanish Internship
Credit(s): 3
Emphasis on cultural understanding and communicative skills.
Consent: consent of department chair
Prerequisite(s): SPA 360
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SPA 475 - Advanced Independent Studies
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students.
Consent: permission of department chair
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Special Education |
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SPE 120 - Introduction to Human Services
Credit(s): 3
An introductory course providing an overview of the following programs: deaf and hard of hearing, communication disorders, rehabilitation services, orientation and mobility, visual impairment, and special education.
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SPE 329 - Survey of Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Introductory course covering the conditions and psychological characteristics of exceptional children. Special education majors must make a grade of C or better.
Concurrently: No
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SPE 341 - Communication Skills for the Visually Impaired
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills that enables him/her to transcribe and read Contracted Braille and Nemeth Code. They also are taught to use the slate and stylus. The course culminates with the administration of the Braille Proficiency Test, which must be successfully completed in order to receive a TExES bar code for the Braille exam.
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SPE 432 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children
Credit(s): 3
Course includes fundamental concepts of measurement with emphasis upon the utility and limitations of various test and assessment procedures.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $40.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329 and EPS 380
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SPE 434 - Functional Living Skills
Credit(s): 3
This course addresses issues and procedures in teaching independent-living skills to students with disabilities, such as mental retardation, behavior disorders, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and multiple disabilities. A grade of C or better is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329
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SPE 438 - Instruction for People with Disabilities
Credit(s): 3
Addresses effective instructional approaches to help students with disabilities (intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, behavior disorders) achieve academic goals. A grade of C or higher is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $25.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329
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SPE 439 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Principles of behavior management for classroom and community use with students with disabilities. A grade of C or better is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329
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SPE 441 - Instruction Strategies for the Visually Impaired
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge about Functional Vision Evaluations/Learning Media Assessment, resource materials, curriculum adaptations, equipment, current theories and techniques for teaching academic students who are blind and visually impaired.
Prerequisite(s): RHB 340 , SPE 341
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SPE 442 - Instructional Strategies for Persons with Multiple Disabilities & Visual Impairment
Credit(s): 3
Students are required to study a wide array of conditions that often accompany vision loss as well as programming considerations, assessment and adaptation of environments for these students, including evaluations, IEPs and IFSPs, and working with families.
Course Fee: Course fee $50.
Prerequisite(s): RHB 400
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SPE 443 - Student Teaching in Special Education
Credit(s): 2-12
Course Fee: Course fee $100.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and admission to the educator certification program
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SPE 445 - Basic Orientation and Mobility
Credit(s): 3
Consideration of the development of children and visually impaired children. Emphasis on body imagery, concept development, spatial awareness and mobility.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): RHB 400
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SPE 460 - Children with Behavioral Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This course includes etiology, characteristics and remediation of behavior disorders of children. A grade of C or higher is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329
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SPE 461 - Practicum in Special Education
Credit(s): 3
This course enables the student to apply academic experiences in an instructional setting with supervision prior to the student-teaching experience. Students must complete 30 contact hours observing and working with children with special needs. This is a capstone course that is required prior to student teaching. A grade of C or better is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Course Fee: Course fee $50.
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329, SPE 439, SPE 432, SPE 434, SPE 438 and admission to educator certification program
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SPE 463 - Consulting with Parents and Professionals
Credit(s): 3
Study of family involvement and ways in which a special education teacher can positively interact with the family and collaborate/consult with other concerned professionals.
Prerequisite(s): admission to educator certification program (except for non-education majors)
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SPE 464 - Introduction to Curricula for Early Childhood Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Comprehensive overview of the field, including medical aspects of serving young children with disabilities, methods, technology, transition and interagency coordination. A grade of C or higher is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329
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SPE 465 - Educational Programming for Students with Autism
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of etiology, research, characteristics and program components related to children and youth with autism. Course includes discussion of traditional and current causations with subsequent implications drawn for providing appropriate educational interventions. A grade of C or better is required for special education majors.
Concurrently: No
Prerequisite(s): SPE 329 and SPE 439
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SPE 466 - Assistive Technology
Credit(s): 3
Instruction in the use of technology that enhances learning, functioning and independent living for individuals with disabilities. Focus on both “low-tech” and “hightech” with an emphasis on new technologies.
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Statistics General Course Prerequisites
All credit-level mathematics courses have prerequisites of two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry and TSI complete/exempt status in mathematics. In addition, for placement into MTH 140, students must have a minimum math score of 25 on the ACT or 600 on SAT. This course is recommended only for students interested in proceeding to MTH 233.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics strongly recommends a minimum math score of 21 on ACT, 530 on SAT or a C or higher in MTH 099 before taking any credit-level mathematics course.
A minimum grade of C is required in all courses that are prerequisite to a mathematics or statistics course.
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STA 320 - Statistical Methods
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of variance, regression analysis and nonparametric methods. The course will stress the use of computer packages MINITAB or SAS and the interpretation of the outputs.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 220
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STA 321 - Nonparametric Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Contingency table analysis, rank tests for one, two and many sample problems, rank correlation, introduction to nonparametric regression.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 220
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STA 322 - Statistical Modeling
Credit(s): 3
Regression and model building, measure of model adequacy, transformations, prediction.
Prerequisite(s): STA 320
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STA 327 - Experimental Design Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of variance, single factor completely randomized designs, blocking and Latin square designs. Multifactor experiments including factorial experiments, nested, blocked and splitplot designs, analysis of covariance. Quality control, acceptance sampling, reliability issues. SAS or other statistical software used throughout. Report writing, data driven problems and/or case studies incorporated throughout.
Prerequisite(s): STA 320
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STA 328 - Predictive Modeling
Credit(s): 3
A broad overview of various statistical methods with an emphasis in predictive modeling and R programming. Topics can include statistical learning, classification, advanced feature selection methods, bootstrap, cross validation, tree algorithms, unsupervised learning, and Bayesian concepts.
Prerequisite(s): STA 320
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Sustainable Community Development |
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SUS 101 - Environment and Culture
Credit(s): 3
An examination of theoretical and methodological issues in the study of human culture and social activity in relation to ecological systems and the environment.
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SUS 300 - Sustainability Literature
Credit(s): 3
Surveys a mix of past and present literature, mostly non-fiction, that illustrates concepts in sustainable community development, such as thinking of needs of future generations and simultaneously addressing economy, environment and society. Topics include biodiversity conservation, climate change, economics, renewable energy and social justice at local, national and international scales. Case studies on community development, diversity and resilience are particularly relevant.
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SUS 350 - Sustainable Community Assessment Planning
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to methods to assess and plan for sustainable communities, considering needs of future generations and simultaneously addressing economy, environment and society. The course includes hands-on exposure to and analysis of demographic and natural resource data, including biodiversity, cultural diversity, economic base, economic diversity and income inequality, ecological footprint, happiness surveys, and life cycle analysis, and Sustainability Tracking Report System. Analysis may be tied to geographic information systems and real-life projects in community development.
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SUS 450 - Capstone Seminar in Sustainable Community Development
Credit(s): 3
Senior seminar designed to provide students with the opportunity to conduct research on a topic in sustainable community development.
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SUS 495 - Internship in Sustainable Community Development
Credit(s): 3
Supervised on-the-job experience. Internships arranged by student in consultation with and approved by instructor.
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